Upcoming Classes

Hildegard's Medicine
Mon., June 18, 2007, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Instructor: Karen DeClerk
Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th century abbess, visionary, mystic, artist, composer and Herbalist, an extraordinary woman in a time when women were not allowed to be. Come learn about Hildegard and her unique visions of wholeness, joy & balance through the wise use of our Green Allies and the 4 elements. Cost: $15. Checks payable to Karen DeClerk.

Tincture-Making Class
Wed, July 11th, 2007, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Instructors: Ashlee Bodo and Deanna Gabriel
Join us and learn how to make tinctures from those plants you've been growing and/or harvesting this summer. We will cover different methods of tincturing, including fresh plant, dry plant, glycerites, percolation, and more! Cost: $25. Checks payable to Ashlee or Deanna.

The Medicinal Herb Garden
Wed., July 18th, 2007 6:30-7:30 pm
Instructor: Ashlee Bodo
Did you know that you can create a small pharmacy with just a few easy-to grow plants in your own garden? Certified clinical herbalist and gardener Ashlee Bodo will share basic tips for growing, harvesting and using some medicinal herbs including lavender, lemon balm, chamomile, calendula, thyme and the mints. Cost: $20. Checks payable to Ashlee.

More information is on our website:
http://www.rebeccasherbs.com/news/classes.2007.spring.html

Rebecca's Referral List

Rebecca's has a referral list for private herbal consultations, naturopathic and holistic physicians, and a sliding scale herb clinic. Pick one up in the shop, or access it online:
http://www.rebeccasherbs.com/services.html

Featured Products

Healingherbs: The Flower Essences of Edward Bach from FES

Vacuum Bottles: Check out these new stainless steel vacuum bottles, in plenty of fun colors!

Bug-Away Oil/Spray: Keep the bugs off this summer! This all-natural bug repellant will keep you bug-free without any synthetic chemicals.

Burn Spray: Soothe your burns with this amazing healing spray. It also works well to heal and prevent sunburn.

Glass Apothecary Bottles with Glass Stoppers: These air-tight bottles are perfect for many uses.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Deanna Gabriel for earning certificates in Clinical Herbalism and Clinical Nutrition from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism. These certificates are in addition to her B.A. with a double-major in Biology and Public Relations. Deanna has worked hard to become so well-educated, and we are very proud of her!

Congratulations to our long-time loyal and extremely helpful apprentice, Cat Boyer, pictured above skillfully filling shea butter tins. Cat is getting married on June 17. We wish her a lifetime of happiness with her new husband!

Congratulations also to former employee Sarah Dorninger and her husband Eric on their baby, Phoenix Ray, born 11/12/06.